SOLUTION: Determine the slope and y-intercept of the line represented by the given equation. 5x - 7y = 35

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Question 238644: Determine the slope and y-intercept of the line represented by the given equation.
5x - 7y = 35

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.


Subtract from both sides.


Rearrange the terms.


Divide both sides by to isolate y.


Break up the fraction.


Reduce.


So the equation is now in slope intercept form where the slope is and the y-intercept is note: the y-intercept is the point

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